JOB TITLE/CLASSIFICATION …………… RESOURCE NURSE (204)
DEPARTMENT ………………………………… ALL NURSING DEPARTMENTS
STATUS ………………………………………….. NON-EXEMPT
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to ……….. …………………………… V.P. PATIENT SERVICES, CLINICAL MANAGERS,
ADMINISTRATIVE NURSE SUPERVISOR
Supervises ………………………………………. LVNs, CNAs
Works with ………………………………………. ALL NURSING AND ANCILLARY DEPARTMENTS
External relationships ……………………….. CONTRACTED SERVICES
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision assumes responsibility and accountability for an individual or
group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the
policies, procedures and standards of care at St. Rose Hospital.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
In addition to the duties of an RN II
Assists with precipitous condition changes
Responds to Rapid Response Team calls
Responds to Code Blue calls
Assists staff involved in lengthy procedures
Cares for overload of ICU patients outside of ICU, i.e. ER, Cath Lab
Assists with IV starts
Rounds every 2 hours unless otherwise engaged
Performs critical care ambulance transport as needed
Acts as a resource nurse to staff
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Attributes
ICU experienced with strong clinical nursing skills
Professional positive courteous attitude
Flexible, team player
Ability to multitask
Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills
QUALIFICATIONS
*License/Certification
Current California RN License required.
Current BCLS
*Proof of all license and certification is required at time of hire.
**Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
**Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.
Physical Requirements
The duties as described will require frequent standing and walking.
The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn,
kneel, and push/pull.
The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds.
May occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and frequently help
position patients in bed and/or transport patients via bed/gurney.
Visual ability: Near acuity; 8” to 16”, Mid-focal acuity: 16” to 3’, Far visual acuity; 20’ and
greater.
Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication.
Noise level is high in some patient care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms,
overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.
Hazards
Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.
Often exposed to infection. Will be fit tested for particulate respirator.
Works with electrical equipment.
Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).
For more detailed and specific physical requirements, consult the Job Analysis on file in the
Employee Health office.
